Muscle Spindle
Muscle spindles are stretch receptors present in the skeletal muscles. These are meant for proprioceptive mechanism and so are a type of proprioceptors. Each skeletal
Category: Physiology
Memories – Neural Mechanism
Definition Memory is the ability to recall past events at the conscious or unconscious level. The ability of human brain to store and retrieve memories
Midbrain Reflexes
Righting Reflexes RIGHTING REFLEX STIMULUS RECEPTORS CENTER RESPONSE Labyrinthine RR Tilting of Head (Effect of Gravity) Otolith Organ Midbrain Head Kept Level Neck RR Stretch
Theories of Sleep
Mechanism of Sleep Mechanism of sleep is not clear and has been explained by several theories: 1. Passive theory of sleep. It was thought earlier
Complement System
Mechanism of activation of complement system:- Classical Pathway Alternate Pathway
Neuromuscular Junction
Structure Neuromuscular junction refers to the intimate contact of the nerve endings with the muscle fibre to which they innervate. Characteristics of the nerve and
Week 01 Dissection Capsule
This was the first time we went to the Dissection Hall. It was a humbling experience, to see how the dead go on to live